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12 September 2026
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Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" Just Hit #1 — Here's Why It's Different From Her Usual Hits

Taylor Swift topped the Billboard Hot 100 with a song from a Pixar/Disney film. Here's the story behind her latest chart-topper.

Taylor Swift - Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift - Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift's new single "I Knew It, I Knew You," written for an upcoming Pixar/Disney animated feature, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of September 5, 2026. The post would explore how a soundtrack cut became her chart-topper, breaking down the songwriting partnership with Jack Antonoff and comparing it to her other recent number-ones like "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite." It would also touch on what this means for the film's marketing push heading into release. A section could cover fan reactions and early theories about the film's plot based on lyrics.

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